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What are the symptoms of allergic reaction to Penicilin?

  • Just wondering what the symptoms of allergic reaction to Penicilin may be? I had a rooth canal done in 2 phases and I have been on Penicilin for almost 3 weeks and I think I may be having allergic reaction to it as I am taking it 4x a day. Can you please advice how I know wheter I am having a reaction or not? Thanks a bunch.

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    You should call your pharmacist and ask him. If you think you are it could be life threatening and you need to talk to your dentists too. Also are eating a little yogurt everyday? Being on antibiotics that long can kill the good bacteria in your stomach and the yogurt helps replace them. Here are some possible signs of a side effect What are the symptoms of penicillin allergy? Common allergic reactions to penicillin include rashes, hives, itchy eyes, and swollen lips, tongue, or face. On rare occasions, an allergy to penicillin can cause an anaphylactic reaction, which can be deadly. This type of reaction usually develops within an hour of taking penicillin. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, hives, wheezing, dizziness, loss of consciousness, rapid or weak pulse, skin turning blue, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If you think you are having an anaphylactic reaction, call 911 immediately. What are risk factors for having a severe allergic reaction to penicillin? Severe allergic reactions to penicillin can be dangerous and life-threatening. You should receive an alternative antibiotic or undergo desensitization therapy (taking small doses of the medication over a period of time—under a doctor's supervision—until your immune system tolerates the medication) if you have had: A positive skin test for penicillin allergy. Hives that appeared rapidly after taking the antibiotic. An anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. You are not at an increased risk for developing an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin if you have experienced a measles-like rash that appears from a few hours to days after taking penicillin. http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/special/te7071spec/sec1.htm And the google search. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=GGIH,GGIH:2006-46,GGIH:en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=allergic+reaction+to+Penicillin%3F&spell=1

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Allergic reactions differ in people, but one to watch out for is skin rash. If you develop skin rash, you really should ask your doctor to change your prescription.

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This is by no means a complete list and you should tell the dentist of your concerns. Anything from hives to anaphylactic shock (your throat closes up and you can not breathe) can be a sign of an allergic reaction to a medication, material or even natural substance.

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Knowing your symptoms would help. I break out in horrible hives.

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